Unit of competency Outline

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Choose materials for an application

Choose materials for an application

Unit of competency
National Code
PMC555031
State Code
BAH11
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to choose materials for an application as may be required for a new product or advanced process/product problem solving.This competency applies to senior technicians or those in similar roles who are required to apply in-depth knowledge of materials, process, equipment and problem solving in order to develop, test and finalise formulations and production methods to best meet the defined application. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine possible product properties
  • 1.1 Estimate product properties from different materials and processing conditions
  • 1.2 Predict the impact of different grades of materials/additives on product properties
  • 1.3 Predict the impact of different processing conditions on product properties
2 Choose materials/ material mix for an application
  • 2.1 Select appropriate base materials for an application based on the material properties
  • 2.2 Determine reinforcements/additives required to meet product specification
  • 2.3 Predict failure mechanism for selected mix and modify selection if appropriate
  • 2.4 Identify any health, safety or environmental (HSE) issues with materials and modify selection if appropriate
  • 2.5 Develop formulation and select appropriate production method
3 Organise testing of product and interpret test results
  • 3.1 Select appropriate tests for product based on test purpose and limitations, and material being tested
  • 3.2 Test colour using colour coordinates as required
  • 3.3 Interpret test results and modify formulation/production method as required to meet product specification
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA973 PMC555031B Choose materials for an application Unit of competency